Catch security flaws in your code before they reach production
Secure code review by expert testers who read your source code for the weaknesses that scanners miss.
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What is a secure code review?
A secure code review is a close examination of an application’s source code to find security flaws such as injection, broken access control, weak cryptography and unsafe handling of secrets. It finds problems at their source, before they are deployed.
Our testers combine tooling with manual reading of the code, focusing on the areas that matter most to your business: authentication, authorisation, data handling and integrations. Findings are reported in the Rootshell Platform with the affected code location and practical fix guidance for your developers.
The benefits of secure code review for your business
Fix security problems where they start, when they are cheapest to put right.
Identify potential vulnerabilities
Find logic flaws and insecure coding patterns that are hard or impossible to detect by testing a running application.
Proactive defence
Move security earlier in development, so flaws are fixed in the build rather than after release.
Prepare for the unexpected
Understand how a flaw could be abused, so your team can judge urgency and respond quickly if one is found in production.
Better visibility and control
See issues by severity and location in the Rootshell Platform, track fixes and retest once the code has changed.
Stay compliant
Provide evidence of secure development practice for customer assurance and for standards that expect code to be reviewed.
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The Rootshell Platform is a neutral, centralised hub for managing vulnerabilities and protecting against threats, providing you with a single source of cyber security truth.
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Comprehensive secure code review tailored to your needs
Elevate your security with a customisable, all-in-one solution tailored to your unique objectives, risk appetite, and budget.
Build your package:
- Penetration Tests
- Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS)
- Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Red Team Assessments
- We help you choose the services that best fit your needs
- Solutions tailored to meet your team’s objectives, risk appetite, and budget
Plus receive your results an data through The Rootshell Platform
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Reasons to work with us
For secure code review, Rootshell combines accredited testers with the Rootshell Platform, so every finding is easy to track and fix.
All your results in one place
Findings, retests and fixes sit in the Rootshell Platform alongside your other testing and scanner results, so progress is easy to track.
Accredited, experienced testers
Delivered by experienced testers. Rootshell is CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
Recognised standards
Reviews draw on recognised secure coding guidance, such as the OWASP Top 10 and the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard.
Clear reports, clear next steps
Clear, prioritised findings with practical fix advice, and retesting to confirm that fixes have worked.
How we deliver it
Scope, access and timing are agreed with you before the review starts, and delivery can be remote or on site where it allows.
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Secure code review compared with penetration test
| Secure code review | Penetration test | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Your source code | The running application or system |
| What it finds | Insecure coding patterns, logic flaws and exposed secrets | Weaknesses that can be reached in the deployed setup |
| When it helps most | Early, while fixes are cheap | Before release and on a regular cycle |
| Used together | Shows why a weakness exists | Shows what an attacker could reach |
Common questions about secure code review
What is a secure code review?
A secure code review is a close examination of source code by security testers, looking for flaws that could be abused, such as weak input handling, broken access control or hard-coded credentials.
Do you need to share our source code?
Yes. A code review needs access to the code, which is shared securely and handled under the agreed scope.
How is it different from an automated code scan?
Automated tools are good at known patterns. A tester also reads the logic, follows how data moves and judges what matters for your business.
Which languages do you cover?
It depends on your stack. We confirm coverage when we scope the work.
Last reviewed: 5 November 2026. Written and reviewed by the Rootshell R&D team. Rootshell was founded six years ago and is founder-led, drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience from previous successful businesses. We deliver thousands of testing days every year. CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
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